MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Oct. 10, 2017) – Manatee County has one opening for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations on regional transportation issues.

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) assists the Metropolitan Planning Organization by providing input to the transportation planning process that reflects citizens' views and attitudes. CAC members represent a general cross section of the citizens of Sarasota and Manatee counties including the cities within the counties. CAC representatives are recommended for appointment by their respective units of local government and are appointed by the MPO Board.

There is one vacancy for an at-large representative from Manatee County.

The group meets at 5 p.m. on the second Monday of months in which an MPO meeting is scheduled. The committee meets in the main conference room at the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization Office at 7632 15thSt E, Sarasota FL 34243.

For more information, call Rachel McClain (941) 359-5772 or email her at rachel@mympo.org.